ONE PIECE (2023)
With his straw hat and ragtag crew, young pirate Monkey D. Luffy goes on an epic voyage for treasure.
Callum reviewed
November 3, 2025•
⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (out of 5) One Piece – The Brightest Adventure on the High Seas
One Piece is pure joy bottled into a live-action pirate epic. Even for those who’ve never touched the anime or manga, it’s instantly infectious — a swashbuckling story about freedom, friendship, and chasing impossible dreams. The tale of Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who gains elastic powers and a boundless sense of optimism, becomes a kaleidoscope of colour and chaos that turns piracy into a kind of idealism.
What’s striking is how faithfully it captures the heart of its source without feeling like a cosplay convention. The world feels alive — a mix of grit, heart, and absurd wonder — and the cast sells every moment with charm. Where Pirates of the Caribbean lurks in rum-soaked shadows and moral grey, One Piece sails in technicolour sunshine. This is piracy re-imagined as a celebration of courage, loyalty, and laughter — more Care Bears with cutlasses than cursed treasure hunters.
It’s addictive, upbeat, and gloriously weird in the best way. Whether you’ve followed the Straw Hat crew for decades or are setting sail for the first time, this is one voyage that reminds you why adventure stories matter.
Pairing: A tropical fruit punch — bright, bold, and sweet enough to make you grin, ideally served with a paper pirate flag and a wild sense of freedom.